ChangeStories – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, Susanne talks to Jess Annison, coach and author of "Smart Careers'. We discuss:

• How we can find meaning in our work through small shifts rather than major career change.
• The importance of autonomy and meaningful work components like contribution and growth in creating the work that we want.
• How managers and organisations can support these kinds of career development conversations without fear.
• Practical suggestions for starting small experiments and reflective practices to explore career meaningfulness.
• The role of storytelling and limiting narratives in career development.
• The benefits and potential challenges of finding meaningful work, including the risk of burnout.

  
 The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.
  
 Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.
  
 To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com  or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult ). Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

  
 Jess Annison can be found here:
 https://www.jess-annison.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-annison/

In this episode, Susanne talks to Dr Samantha Madhosingh, author of 'Evolving You'. We discuss:

How leadership transformation and personal growth is an ongoing process rather than a one-time event.

The importance of self-awareness and reflection in leadership and the need for leaders to understand their impact on others and be curious about their own behaviour.

The concept of building bridges in communication, highlighting the value of uncomfortable conversations and active listening in resolving conflicts.

The concept of resilience and that it should not be equated with enduring a toxic environment but rather with the ability to adapt and recover from setbacks.

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult ).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

Alternatively, you can sign up for the newsletter and other storytelling resources by going here - https://www.feldsparconsulting.com/changestories-the-book/

Dr Samantha Madhosing can be found here:

https://askdrsamantha.com/evolvingyou/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsmadhosingh/

In this episode, Susanne talks to regular podcast guests Susan and David about difficult people or situations that they have encountered at work. We talk about:

• What does behaviour in work tell us about behaviour outside of work?
• How can we stay out of the way of someone else's egotistical shadow?
• How can we build enough self awareness to be sure that we are not the problem?

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult ).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to Dr Tammy Watchorn about her work as a change ninja and how she used all of her ninja skills to change her life.

Tammy shared some of the tools and stories from her books, including IDQB, which helps in resolving disagreements by focusing on the issue, data, and thequestion to be asked.

We also discussed the power of challenging one's own thoughts and the stories that we tell ourselves, particularly during times of stress and high emotion.

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult ).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

Dr Tammy Watchorn can be found here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammywatchorn/

https://www.change-ninja.com/

In this episode, Susanne discusses her new book Change Stories with Susanna Liller, including the writing process, the obstacles that were encountered along the way and the key takeaways from the book.

You can buy the book here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1788605349?tag=uklinktagbk-21&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=true

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult ).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode Susanne talks to Dr Jacqui Rigby about her regular series of #CuriousFriday posts on Linkedin and how curiosity is essential in creating change.

Jacqui shares her experiences of creating change in both large and small organisations and the value of coaching.

As Jacqui says "You can't read the label from inside the jar!"

They also talk about the need for leaders to wget comfortable with being uncomfortable in order to stimulate healthy debate and learning from when things go wrong.

Jacqui can be found here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquirigby/

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult ).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, Susanne talks to Antonia Liguori, Professor of Participatory Storytelling and Public Policy at Teeside University about her research using digital storytelling to explore the role of storytelling and memories to create change.

She shares some of her most exciting and inspiring research which connected diverse people together to share knowledge and learn from each other.

She also discusses how digital storytelling is an adaptable practice that can be used in widely.

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult ).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

Antonia can be found here

https://antonialiguori.blog/

https://research.tees.ac.uk/en/persons/antonia-liguori

In today's episode, we delve into the transformative power of storytelling with Dr. Bryn Hodgskiss, the Head of Transformation for NHS England.

Dr. Hodgskiss, who has an intriguing background in psychology and police investigations, shares his unique approach to "compassionate transformation" and how stories play a pivotal role in driving effective change within the NHS.

We also discuss his upcoming book, "Killer Stories," which explores the narratives of serial murderers and their implications for organizational change.

Tune in for a fascinating conversation that bridges the gap between neurology, psychology, and large-scale digital transformation.

Chapters:

(05:30) The Power of Stories in Transformation

(15:00) From Serial Murderers to Organizational Change

(25:00) Overcoming Digital Transformation Challenges

(35:00) The Role of Adversity in Change Narratives

(45:00) Crafting Redemption Narratives

(55:00) Conclusion and Future Topics

Brin can be found here:

linkedin.com/in/brin-hodgskiss-60105841

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

In this episode, in honour of World Book Day, Susanne, David and Susan share their love of books and talk about books that they always recommend, books that they read and re read and ones that are still on their 'to be read' pile.

They also each talk about the own published works and their writing processes.

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.

To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult).  Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

David Lee can be found here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidlee-maine/

Susan Ni Chriodain can be found here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannichriodain/

Resources:

The Right Questions - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-right-questions-ten-essential-questions-to-guide-you-to-an-extraord-inary-life-debbie-ford/4510824?ean=9780062517845

The Four Agreements -  https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-four-agreements-a-practical-guide-to-personal-freedom-jr-ruiz-don-miguel/936884?ean=9781878424310

Presentation Zen - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/presentation-zen-simple-ideas-on-presentation-design-and-delivery-garr-reynolds/4134187?ean=9780135800911

Frequency - https://www.penneypeirce.com/books/frequency/

Man's Search For Meaning - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/man-s-search-for-meaning-classic-editions-viktor-e-frankl/3000874?ean=9781846046384

Time To Think - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/time-to-think-listening-to-ignite-the-human-mind-nancy-kline/355555?ean=9780706377453

The Joy of Appreciative Living - https://appreciativeliving.com/the-joy-of-appreciative-living/

Reflective Practise in Medicine - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/reflective-practice-in-medicine-and-multi-professional-healthcare-john-launer/6416566?ean=9780367714604

Nine Lies About Work - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/nine-lies-about-work-a-freethinking-leader-s-guide-to-the-real-world-marcus-buckingham/3700455?ean=9781633698031

On Being Certain - https://www.rburton.com/_i_on_being_certain_i___believing_you_are_right_even_when_you_re_not_63166.htm

Don't Bite The Hook - https://www.waterstones.com/audiobook/dont-bite-the-hook/pema-chodron/9781590304341

How Emotions Are Made - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/how-emotions-are-made-the-secret-life-of-the-brain-lisa-feldman-barrett/3617648?ean=9781509837526

7 1/2 Lesson About The Brain - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/seven-and-a-half-lessons-about-the-brain-lisa-feldman-barrett/1946675?ean=9781529018646

Leading Beyond The Numbers - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/leading-beyond-the-numbers-how-accounting-for-emotions-tips-the-balance-at-work-susan-ni-chriodain/7496167?ean=9781788605106

Dealing With A Difficult Coworker - https://bookshop.org/p/books/courageous-conversations-at-work-volume-one-dealing-with-a-difficult-co-worker-david-lee/13008411

Prayer To The Great Creator - https://juliacameronlive.com/books-by-julia/prayers-to-the-great-creator/

The Soul's Code - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-soul-s-code-james-hillman/1563087?ean=9780553506341

The Artists Way - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-artist-s-way-a-spiritual-path-to-higher-creativity-julia-cameron/2035801?ean=9781788164290

Season of Blood - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/season-of-blood-a-rwandan-journey-fergal-keane/762939?ean=9780140247602

Bittersweet - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/bittersweet-how-sorrow-and-longing-make-us-whole-susan-cain/7149621?ean=9780241300671

Quiet - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/quiet-the-power-of-introverts-in-a-world-that-can-t-stop-talking-susan-cain/523028?ean=9780141029191

The Long Win - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-long-win-the-search-for-a-better-way-to-succeed-cath-bishop/4196110?ean=9781788601917

In this episode, Susanne talks to Steve Hearsum about his book, No Silver Bullet, and the unconscious patterns of shame and anxiety that drive leaders to seek a quick fix for complex problems.

Also, we discuss how consultants are very willing to collude with these unconscious behaviours.

We also talk about how to build change capability in organisations and challenge our own thinking as consultants, recognising how uncomfortable this can feel at times.

The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals.

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Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration.

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To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult). Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com

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Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - The Change Conversation

Steve can be found here:

linkedin.com/in/stevehearsum

https://www.edgeandstretch.com/